Lightning strike obliterates tree

Here’s some pretty alarming proof about the dangers of standing under a tree in a thunder storm.

In this blinding clip, mother nature tears through the sky and explodes a tree in Saratoga Springs, New York.

The lightning strike causes wood splinters to burst out before branches come crashing to the ground.

Luckily, no-one was around at the time.

A spokesperson for the National Weather Service said: ‘This breathtaking lightning video from Saratoga Springs, NY, shows the incredible power of lightning, and why you don’t want to be standing under a tree! When thunder roars, go indoors!’